HDRIs for Maya

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Maya HDRIs?

  HDRIs are 360° images that hold a wide range of light, from deep shadow to bright sun. In Maya, an HDRI lights the whole scene and shows up in reflections, so your renders look like they were made in a real place.

• How do I use HDRIs in Maya?

  Download a Poliigon HDRI and load it into the dome light of your render engine, such as the Arnold Sky Dome Light or the V-Ray Dome Light. For textures and models, the Maya Material Converter builds the materials for you.

• Which render engines do these HDRIs work with?

  Poliigon HDRIs work with Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift, OctaneRender, KeyShot and RenderMan for Maya.

• Can I use these HDRIs for commercial projects?

  Yes. All Poliigon assets include a commercial license. You can use them in client work, architectural and product visualisation, games, film and any other commercial project.

• Are there free Maya HDRIs?

  Yes. Poliigon offers a selection of free HDRIs you can download with a free account. Sign up to access them and explore the full 7,000+ library.